Chapter 154: Master and Disciple Bathing Together (Third Update)

Chapter 154: Master and Disciple Bathing Together (Third Update)

The Spirit Spring in the wild was quite a surprise for Lin Nuo.

Speaking of Spirit Springs, he couldn’t help but think of the artificial Spirit Spring in Han Fairy’s sect, its misty water promising relaxation akin to an otherworldly paradise.

Of course, it was good that there was no explosive spring incident here.

As the saying goes, wildflowers are more fragrant than cultivated ones, and this theory certainly applied to Spirit Springs.

The artificial Spirit Spring in Han Fairy’s sect was created using spirit crystal stones and medicinal herbs combined with mysterious artifacts, along with the clean water from Tianling Mountain. Although Tianling Mountain is also a spiritual mountain, it had lost its wild nature due to years of people practicing there.

Compared to these artificial Spirit Springs, the wild ones lacked some natural spiritual energy. Wild Spirit Springs were rare treasures, long absorbing the essence of sun and moon, and the spiritual energy of the mountains, secluded from human contact, maintaining their natural integrity.

Today was a restless day, starting with gathering materials, activating the mysterious artifacts, then encountering a Taoist and Ling Meng. After that, Ling Meng exploded, and he took risks to stop her, followed by an attack from the Refining Demon Sect’s disciples on Ling Meng, and then he saved her. Finally, he had to convince Ling Meng to become his disciple, forcing a couple of advanced demonic cultivation techniques out of thin air.

The toll of the day equated to half a month’s worth of exhaustion, so finding the Spirit Spring was a perfect chance to unwind.

“Have you ever soaked in a Spirit Spring?” Lin Nuo asked Ling Meng.

“I have, there’s a special Spirit Spring in the Refining Demon Sect, but I’ve never soaked in one in the wild. What about you, Master?”

“I haven’t either.”

“Oh right, Master, with your strength, you’ve at least belonged to some organizations, right?”

“No, I’ve always walked alone.”

“Alone? Then how did you learn the demonic techniques?”

“Self-taught.”

“Self-taught…”

Ling Meng found it astonishing. Honestly, even intermediate demonic techniques were hard to learn on one’s own, let alone advanced ones! She was exceptionally gifted, but even she had her father to guide her through studying demonic techniques, and her chaotic Demon Qi was also led by her father.

And this man, self-taught at just twenty-two, was simply bizarre.

What kind of person is this?

Actually, Lin Nuo was hiding the fact that he was guided in the earlier stages; he began as an apprentice in the Refining Demon Sect, secretly learning from others and stealing demonic technique manuals, then started to go solo.

Of course, he didn’t need to tell Ling Meng all of that.

No need; in this life, he truly was self-taught, skipping over the apprentice part.

“Want to soak in the Spirit Spring?” Lin Nuo asked her.

“I’d like to, but…”

“We can each soak on our side; don’t worry, I won’t peek.”

“That’s not what I meant. Alright, let’s go soak then.”

They reached a consensus; both wanted to enjoy the wild Spirit Spring, which was broad and misty. If they soaked on opposite sides, it would be difficult to see each other’s bodies.

Lin Nuo knew Ling Meng would have her modesties; after all, she was a girl. But he had no desire to peek; he just wanted to find a corner to relax and enjoy the Spirit Spring.

The two approached the Spirit Spring, and Lin Nuo took out a silver needle, inserting it into the water.

Ling Meng wondered, “Master, what are you doing?”

“As a practitioner of the demonic path, one must have basic caution. Who knows if this Spirit Spring is poisonous?”

Lin Nuo said seriously, soaking the needle for a moment before pulling it out.

No poison.

However, he still wasn’t at ease. He walked around the spring, inserting the needle at intervals, pulling it out to inspect it.

After multiple samples, he confirmed that the Spirit Spring was free of toxins before putting the needle away.

“The Spirit Spring is safe; you can soak worry-free.”

“Oh… Master, you’re quite cautious.”

“Otherwise? Would you like to end up like you almost did, ambushed by your comrades?”

“Mm…”

Ling Meng was speechless. Lin Nuo loved to bring up her “dark history” as a cautionary tale, always beating a dead horse.

Ling Meng didn’t refute; first, she had no basis to argue, and second, she respected strength. In front of Lin Nuo, she was just a humble apprentice, nothing compared to being a minor leader in the Refining Demon Sect.

Ling Meng was originally an arrogant celestial maiden of the demonic path, but standing before the young Lin Nuo, who mastered advanced techniques, she couldn’t help but feel awe and tone it down.

“Master is right.”

“I’m not only teaching you demonic techniques, but also your approach to handling situations. Remember, there are plenty of people out there who want you dead. If you want to stand tall amid the crowd, you need to think several steps ahead of everyone else.”

Lin Nuo wasn’t joking. If he was going to cultivate a villain, he had to do it right. A truly excellent villain wasn’t just about strength; in terms of power, how could anyone compete with Su Kexin? A comprehensive skill set was essential.

“I’ll be in the east, you in the west. I won’t peek at you; feel free to call out if you need anything.”

Lin Nuo tossed this line before heading east. In the blanket of white mist, he gradually disappeared from view.

Once Lin Nuo ran to the east, Ling Meng suddenly felt a lack of security.

“Mm…”

She was worried; after all, this was the wild forest. Who knew if there were any hidden dangers lurking?

After the previous ambush, she had some psychological shadows.

Better not to stray too far from Master.

She quietly followed, stepping toward the east side of the Spirit Spring.

…

Lin Nuo stripped off his clothes, leaving them by the edge of the Spirit Spring, and slowly sank into the water.

The temperature was just right, very comfortable.

He sighed deeply, his body gradually relaxing, yet he kept some vigilance. After all, this wasn’t the Spirit Spring of Han Fairy’s sect where even two little girls could blow it up. Who knew what strange things might appear here?

No worries about beasts; he just dreaded running into a muscle-bound guy with soap, laughing maniacally.

He kept a hidden weapon nearby, always ready to defend himself.

Lin Nuo thought about how long it had been since he left Tianling Mountain, but he wasn’t planning to return just yet. Next, he had to teach Ling Meng, not just in theory, but also practical training. It’d be great to find some heavenly beasts to practice against, helping her reach a level where she could slay god-level beasts, putting her years ahead of Su Kexin, and ultimately take her down, putting an end to it all.

Lin Nuo habitually washed his face in the spring, only to suddenly notice through the water’s reflection that the black grime and scars on his face had disappeared, restoring his original clean and handsome look.

“This Spirit Spring really has strong cleansing abilities; it cleaned my face right off.”

Lin Nuo murmured softly. The dark scarred look fit the image of a demonic path master and helped disguise his appearance and identity. If it washed away, it wouldn’t be good if Ling Meng saw him.

But never mind; Ling Meng was in the west and wouldn’t see. When the soaking was done, he could just reapply the disguise.

Suddenly, the surface of the spring rippled, and a graceful figure appeared through the white mist.

And the girl also noticed Lin Nuo’s now-clean and handsome visage.